99 Corolla 5-speed

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Hi all,

I have the opportunuty to get my hands on a free 4dr 5-speed. Just what to know what type of mileage I can expect out of it. Sure it needs some things but..........

How much air should I put in the tires. In my Civic VX I was running 44PSI. I saw a post on an 05 where the owner was running 50psi or so.

This is going to be my first Toyota. I've alway had Honda's & a Miata. All the guys say good things about Honda's & Toyota's. Anyone have any good links?

Thanks,
Dave

[Daox]

Pretty good car. Taking it easy and just cruising I'd say upper 30s, maybe lower 40s. Does it have the 1.6 or 1.8L engine? My sister's 95 Celica had the 1.8 and I think I still managed 40 without too much trouble.

[nayeliesuncle]

Good cars, easy to work on. Cheap parts, too.

Be sure to check:

The water pump housing has a hose connected in the rear. It is not usually replaced by people or mechanics because they don't know it's there.

The exhaust manifolds crack a lot. Remove the shielding and inspect. It's a cheap fix.

[k.civic.f4i]

Originally Posted by Dave's Civic Duty

In my Civic VX I was running 44PSI

do you not have the vx anymore?

[Wonderboy]

If I were him, even if he still had the VX, I'd take a free corolla in slight disrepair any day to nurse back to health and send it on its way for a slight profit. Just like nayeliesuncle said: Good cars, easy to work on. Cheap parts, too.

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Originally Posted by Daox

Pretty good car. Taking it easy and just cruising I'd say upper 30s, maybe lower 40s. Does it have the 1.6 or 1.8L engine? My sister's 95 Celica had the 1.8 and I think I still managed 40 without too much trouble.

That's great news Daox, thanks! I'm getting it tonight, I'll find out what size engine is in it!

If nothing else it'll make a good dependable winter car.

Dave

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Originally Posted by k.civic.f4i

do you not have the vx anymore?

It was stolen & stripped. Engine, trans, hood, fenders, doors, & all the steel lines were hacked. I just gave the tittle to the Cleveland impound yard #7

I put your posts on your front bumper mods in my favorites. I was going to try my hand at your renovation. Great idea w/ material & finished product

VX is sadly missed,
Dave

I didn't want it to end like this.

[Funny]

These cars are great. If I could get mine brand new, I would buy it over just about any car out there. You can expect between 40 and 45 during the summer, no sweat.
I run my tires 50+ PSI all year, no issues.
And going with the 5 speed is the only option.

[Dave's Civic Duty]

Really, only a 5-speed offering? I like that! 50 PSI, OK that'll work for me than too!:

Thanks again for your info. BTW, my friend replaced his car w/ an 02. Same 5-speed & roll up windows. Gold color.

Dave

[PaleMelanesian]

Nice car. You can't go wrong with those.

My 44-psi-rated tires are down to 60 now after a couple months of neglect. 27,000 miles like that and they're doing just fine.